Solar Attic Fans: A Complete Guide for Homeowners
Discover how solar attic fans cool your home, cut A/C costs, and protect your roof. Our complete guide covers benefits, installation tips, costs, top
Understanding the Energy Code: The 2021 IECC Attic Insulation
Learn the requirements for residential attics in different climate zones, the impact on energy efficiency, and the importance of proper insulation installation.
Attic Upgrades and Ventilation
BGG had an energy audit done, which informed his plan to remove the existing fiberglass batts, air-seal the attic, install a ducted heat pump system, then blow in cellulose
Solar-Powered Attic Fan: Is It Worth the Investment?
A solar attic fan draws its power from a solar panel, mounted on
Solutions to the Attic Duct Problem
In last week''s blog, I discussed the practice of burying attic ducts in deep insulation. Since burying ducts is simply one of several ways to address the energy waste associated with the
Controlling Humidity in an Attic with Spray Foam Insulation
Using an exhaust fan in an encapsulated attic Since that time, we''ve been experimenting with ways to keep the attic humidity low. One of the methods we''ve tried is using a small fan to
R38 vs R49/60 attic insulation
I''m trying to get a sense whether its worth adding more insulation to my attic. Climate zone 5A. Currently has R38 insulation (R11 batt + R27 blown-in fiberglass). The attic []
Is Venting an Unconditioned Attic Necessary?
Venting an attic in cooling season The warm-climate, summertime problems of shingle life and cooling costs also show little improvement from attic ventilation. Shingle life can be shortened
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Solar Vents
Lomanco solar vents are your attic''s best choice for solar powered protection against heat and moisture from sun-up to sun-down. All Lomanco®
Urban Rustic: Installing an Airtight Attic Hatch
An attic hatch can be a serious air leak. This one, manufactured by Battic Door, maintains the house''s air barrier. The hatch is available in several versions, depending on the required amount
All About Attic Venting
A rundown of reasons why venting an attic makes sense and how it can prevent issues that negatively impact a house''s performance.
All About Attics
The classic attic is located above a flat ceiling and has the same footprint as the house below. Some attics are smaller than the footprint of the house, like the attic above the second floor
Solar Attic Vents: Solar-Powered Attic Fans
Discover the benefits of solar attic vents from GAF. Reduce heat buildup and improve ventilation in
Ducts in an Unconditioned Attic
Running unprotected ductwork through an attic can court problems. Particularly in hot-humid climates, moisture can collect on the outside of ducts in summer. Encapsulating ducts in
Solaro Aire Solar Powered Attic Fans
The Solaro Aire™ is the world''s most advanced, fully integrated, high efficiency Solar Powered Attic fan. During the hot summer months, your attic can reach
Solar Powered Attic Roof Vents: A Practical Guide
What Are Solar Powered Attic Roof Vents Solar powered attic roof vents are passive